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Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1946-01-04

Ohio Jewish Chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1946-01-04, page 01

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"M^J/ Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Conununity ^A\K
Vol. 24,'-^o. 1 Entered as Second-Class Matter. Postofflce Colimibus,. Ohio.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1010
Dtvottd to jMniflcan and.Jewtili IdMit
A GOAI. OF $425,000 SET FOR
NEW JEWISH CENTER BUILDING
Strictly Confidential
Tidbits From Everywhere By Phineai J. Biron
Drama Of Palestine' Broadcast By 65 Radio Stations
FASCIST FRONT
teThe KKK fs girding its loins for a militant comback cam¬ paign. .During the last three months of 1945 the Klan Inten slfled Its activities, climaxing Its efforts with elaborate cross- burnings In Florida Several
newspapers in the South have Interpreted this KKK activity as a meaningless bid for pub¬ licity.. But It Is much mofe than that....The Klan leaders feel that America Is psychologi¬ cally ripe tor a strong anti-Neg¬ ro and antl-Jewlsh drive
Strange but—true—the KKK Is underplaying its anti-Catholic slant..A plan that reads well was put forward by the Chicago Conference o n Home Front Unity. .Its six major points are forthright statements, but we would have liked them even better If they had made men¬ tion o{ anti-Semitism as ^ deflr .tllte evil to be combatted.^More
ti»u<- to th6 bebtof thflW abilli.. ,tbe fight against the New York
I^S', Daily News and its coliittmlst
i{l'.,' J.ohn O'Donnell
V QVESHON PBRIOD....
fcWhy Is there silence on the increase of antl-Semltic activi¬ ties on the part of the Quebec Union Credltiste des Electeurs, which has the support of many Catholic priests in,the Province of Quebec?. .Why is Sir Oswald Mosley permitted to maJce po¬ litical speeches in England (Continued on Page 8)
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Capacity Erowd Is Anticipated For H rnbstallation Dinner
"The Drama of Palestine," a new weekly .series of ,26 radio transcriptions which dramatize the story of Jewish zeal and heroism in the fight for the rebuilding of Jewish Palestine is now being broadcast by 65 radio stations in various parts of the country, according to an announcement by. Dr. Sidney Marks, Executive Director ot the Zionist Organization o f America.
In Columbus WHKC Is carry¬ ing the program every Satur¬ day evening at 7;30.
A sequal to "Palestine Speaks" which was broadcast last year over a network of stations in the United States and Canada, the new series brings up to date the part which Palestine plays In the rehabilitation of Euro¬ pean Jews who survived Nazi mass extermination.
Joshua S. Epstein, of New York, is National. Cliairman bf t h.e 0. ZOA.. .itadto Gommlttee
¦fbiS^iHf"'S^tJi*M'HatalO|!^ iph of OWI, ih charge of pro¬ duction.
Among the outstanding artists and radio talent t>artlcipatlng in the program are the directpr Aldo d'Alogsendro, who has produced such high-standard educational programs as Ad¬ ventures of Admiral Byrd and the Growth of Democracy; Al¬ fred Palca; radio writer, author of The Army Hour and Grand Central Station; Lawrence Men¬ kln, writer for such major pro¬ grams as Mr. .District Attorney, We The People and the Kate gmlth Hour.
Tne principal narrator of "The Drama of Palestine" series is Alan Edwards.
Many Facilities Included in Pldris
to Meet Needs of Entire
Jewish Community
A capacity crowd is assured for the B'nal B'rith installation dinner, /January 13, according to Waltep-^Ciitz, chairman of ar¬ rangements.' Leas than 100 of the available 400 places were remaining early this week.
Albert A. Woldman, president Of District 2, B'nal B'rith, will be the principal speaker and .new officers will be lnsta)l€<J by Justin Sillman, past-presi¬ dent of District 2.
Irwln Wolf, past-president of Zion Lodge, No; 62, recently returned serviceman, will be toastmaster for the evening.-
The newly elected officers to be Installed inclucie: President, Sidney L. Katz; 1st vice presi¬ dent, Samuel Luper; 2nd vice president, Harry S. Goldstein (now in service); 3rd vice presi¬ dent, Joseph H. Levison; Ward¬ en, Aljraham Gertnci-; Secretary, Sam R. Topolosky;' treasurer, Joseph C Goodman. Trustee, Julius Steinhauser; and Guarti- lan, Herbert Wise.
The dinner will be specially catered by Mrs. Yetta Margulls at the Broad St. Temple. Res¬ ervations will be accepted in the order received until the 400 limit Is reached. Send reserva¬ tions, with check for $1.50 per plate, to Sam R. Topolosky, secretary, 1044 E. Main St.
Non-Jew Makes lasetal Gift To Zionist Cause
Recommendations tor a Jewish Center fund of at; least $425,000 have been ^nade by the Jewish Center Cam-" paign Committee, It was announced this week by Chair¬ man Samuel N. Summer. . /
"Our objective in this enterprise was set up after a careful study of community needs", Mr. Stimmer- said. "The committee has discussed the many services.a Center should provide. 'We have reviewed the surveys recently made to determine needs.
"These studies show we must provide for the vig¬ orous, expanding activities of our youth and adult groups or we will have failed in our responsibility.
"Thte $425,000 fund will ftimish adequate facilities and that is the minimum amount we need This decision meets with the approval of our committed and of many other leaders with whom it has been discussed It is
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I. W. Gorok I. W. Garek Is vice chalrinan of tbe Jewish Center Coinpalgii Committee which is pUmqtng to raise $4SS,000 (or a bnildlng to honse social, organization and recreation activities. Mr. Garek Is an attorney with of¬ fices at 51 N. Highest.
This Is Columbui' Picture To be Shown At Sistertiood Meet
Albert Bolenbaugh of Canal Winchester, 0., having learned of the alms and purposes of Zionism from his friends, Mor¬ ris R. Welntraub and Mr. Sam¬ uel Zuravsky, became so inter¬ ested In the humanitarian as¬ pects of the movement that he sent In a contribution to the Zionist District of $100.00. Leon¬ ard Manekin, President of the Zionist District, acknowledged receipt of the gift in a letter of Dec, 21 which read as follows; Dear Mr. Bolenbaugh:
Your friend, Mr. Samuel Zura¬ vsky, forwarded to us your check of $100.00 made out to the Zionist Organization ot Ameri¬ ca. In these days, when the Jews have been receiving more thai* their fair ijhare of 'man's inhumanity to man". It is very heartening to come upon a man of your generous spirit.
To a non-Jew, Zionism and the troubles of the Jews in gen¬ eral ar^ bound to be relatively remote.' We, therefore, appreci¬ ate your liberal contribution and the humarie Impulse that promp¬ ted it so much raor^ than If It had come trom a Jew. Your check will be forwarded to Ziort
Appropriate during this hun¬ dredth anniversary year of Temple Israel, the motion pic¬ ture "This is Cblumbus" will be shown at the January meet¬ ing of the Bryden Road Temple Sisterhood next Tuesday, Jan. Sth. The film, "in technicolor, shows familiar Columbus scenes, glimpses of the business and residential districts, ¦ the park system, police and tire depart; ments In action, schools, church¬ es, museums and libraries. It was produced by Escar C3om pany of Cleveland at a cost of $25,000, the money donated by Columbus Industries. A narra¬ tor aids the camera In present¬ ing this story of Columbus, past and present.
The business meeting will be¬ gin at two o'clock, preceded by a dessert luncheon served at one fifteen.
ist headquarters and will be ap¬ plied to ' the purchase ot land in Palestine tor the resettling of European Jewish refugees. On behalf of the Columbus District of the Zionist Organi¬ zation of America and from myself, 1 want to thank you most heartily. With our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours, I am
' Sincerely youfs,
Leonard Manekin President, Columbus Zionist District
Dr. Solomon Freehof Centennial Speaker At Temple Jan. Uth
"Scapegoat and Savior" la the title of tiie address Which Will be delivered Ijy tlie eminent Dr. Solomon B. Freehof, llabhi of T.emple Rodef Shalom, Pitts- bmigh, Pa., at the Cent^imi?!.' servioe which will be ^d at the Bryden Road Teijiple this coming Friday, Jan. li, at 8 a.m. In the coming of Dr, Free¬ hof, the Jewish community ' of Columbus will have as its guest speaker one of tlie' moat famed Rabbis in the world, Pr.^ Freehof is a. distinguished Je'yir-, Ish scholar and outstandilijf speaker; a man of unusual abil¬ ity and penetrating insight. He win discuss the Jewish situa¬ tion in the world and the place of the Jews in that situation,
Dr. Freehof's presence In the pulpit of the Bryden tload Temple will mark another sig¬ nificant event in the Centennial program of the Congregation. In the celebration of this 100th Anniversary, the program Is featuring a monthly visit by leading Rabbis in our country.
The design of the Centennial program is, in the first place, to inform, enlighten and stimu¬ late the members religiously. Secondly, it aims to develop a stronger sense of fellowship and unity both within the Congre¬ gation and In Its relation to the larger Jewish community. Last¬ ly, It is arranged as to deepen, the ties between the Congrega¬ tion and their non-Jewish nei¬ ghbors. The whole program, which took effect last October, is moving forward with grow¬ ing enthusiasm and appreciation on ali sides.
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The studies to which Mr Summer referred have been un¬ der way since last May, ihoiud- ' Ing pppulatloh siurvfeysand aji- aiysls of the numbw, size and activities of local organtzatioiis. A planning, cotnmittee which worked; all last, sumirier has rec- onuhended a, Jewish Center which wotild include: , ;
Aiii^torlain-~yirith" stage large enough foi; musical and dra¬ matic, jpresentatlpiis; ind' seating capacity adequate, for major mwtiii'gs.. and entertainments. ¦; Crtnnasiinn —; eqtiipped for physical;eaucatlon program ava¬ ilable' tb both boys and girls, a good playing floor which can be used for basketball and oth-,; er games as Well as supervised; . exercises and facilities for':"adr" iilt groups, /» ; .
Meeting rooms—proyiding; a great need of pjreseht organiza¬ tions,. . as determined by t^is stirveys, , and enabling these groups to expand their activi¬ ties which now are seriously handicapped.
Organization oHtceS —. With equipment for storage and use of, records and materials needed ' by groups in their work.
Entertainment (acLIltles—* where social gatherings cgn be held, confirmation patties, re¬ ceptions, bridge parties and. other events requiring more . space than the average Jipme af¬ fords.
Kitchen and - serving—-facili¬ ties for preparation of food for all types Of meetings, from small social groups to large banquets.
Reading room—^Wlth library for all. age groups to meet edu¬ cational needs as well as to serve both children and adults.
Swimming pool — a place where boys and. girls may leam to swim 'and which older per¬ sons may use for relj^atlon snd exercise.
Showers and lockers—provid¬ ing a clean, safe clothing stor¬ age for those ' using tlie gym¬ nasium or pool.
(Continued on Page Four)

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"M^J/ Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Conununity ^A\K
Vol. 24,'-^o. 1 Entered as Second-Class Matter. Postofflce Colimibus,. Ohio.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1010
Dtvottd to jMniflcan and.Jewtili IdMit
A GOAI. OF $425,000 SET FOR
NEW JEWISH CENTER BUILDING
Strictly Confidential
Tidbits From Everywhere By Phineai J. Biron
Drama Of Palestine' Broadcast By 65 Radio Stations
FASCIST FRONT
teThe KKK fs girding its loins for a militant comback cam¬ paign. .During the last three months of 1945 the Klan Inten slfled Its activities, climaxing Its efforts with elaborate cross- burnings In Florida Several
newspapers in the South have Interpreted this KKK activity as a meaningless bid for pub¬ licity.. But It Is much mofe than that....The Klan leaders feel that America Is psychologi¬ cally ripe tor a strong anti-Neg¬ ro and antl-Jewlsh drive
Strange but—true—the KKK Is underplaying its anti-Catholic slant..A plan that reads well was put forward by the Chicago Conference o n Home Front Unity. .Its six major points are forthright statements, but we would have liked them even better If they had made men¬ tion o{ anti-Semitism as ^ deflr .tllte evil to be combatted.^More
ti»uartlcipatlng in the program are the directpr Aldo d'Alogsendro, who has produced such high-standard educational programs as Ad¬ ventures of Admiral Byrd and the Growth of Democracy; Al¬ fred Palca; radio writer, author of The Army Hour and Grand Central Station; Lawrence Men¬ kln, writer for such major pro¬ grams as Mr. .District Attorney, We The People and the Kate gmlth Hour.
Tne principal narrator of "The Drama of Palestine" series is Alan Edwards.
Many Facilities Included in Pldris
to Meet Needs of Entire
Jewish Community
A capacity crowd is assured for the B'nal B'rith installation dinner, /January 13, according to Waltep-^Ciitz, chairman of ar¬ rangements.' Leas than 100 of the available 400 places were remaining early this week.
Albert A. Woldman, president Of District 2, B'nal B'rith, will be the principal speaker and .new officers will be lnsta)l€